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Paralegal

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The term “appellate jurisdiction” refers to the authority of a court to _____________________________.
  1. Adjudicate disputes over property within a geographical territory.
  2. Hear cases in a certain subject area to the exclusion of all other courts.
  3. Review decisions of lower courts.
  4. Hear and decide cases before any other court can review the case.
Explanation
Answer: C - Review decisions of lower courts. “The power of a court to review and revise a lower court’s decision.” Black’s Law Dictionary 383 (2d Pocket Ed. 2001).
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